I hate that I love the Apple Watch Ultra
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- čas přidán 16. 05. 2024
- The Apple Watch Ultra is a great watch but is it only for athletes? Would you get one and why?
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Please try this watch on before you write it off if you've ever tried on the 45mm it's not that much bigger and I'm rocking mine as a petite female
Exactly what I did a few weeks ago... Classic double-take moment lol
I agree ☝🏽 I love the screen not big at all.
Yea I have a tiny wrist for a guy and it looks perfectly fine and is comfortable to wear
I didn’t, I jumped in feet first and eyes closed 😂 I do have medium sized wrists and this watch looks no bigger on my wrist than a series 6 looks on my very slim 15 year old daughter.
Just wish I could find bands that fit tiny wrists!
Yep, just got mine today with the trail loop and love it. Comfortable, not too big...just what I was waiting for to replace my Series 4! I could not care less about the extra "features". I just wanted something larger, looked different from every other Apple watch and love the flat screen!
It's funny how it still looks like an Apple Watch but people will notice it being an Ultra at a glance.
I was at the apple store with a friend, i never wanted or was interested in owning an apple watch. Once i saw and tried the ultra in the store, i had to buy it. It looks so gorgeous I couldn’t resist
Great video and nice collection 👌🏽! Thank you for sharing now I will purchase the Ultra!
For some reason, I just assumed my 44 band wouldn't fit so I didn't even try. Thanks for letting us know it fits! Just put my older band on it and its perfect
I finally caved & bought one. It exceeded expectations despite the amount of videos I’ve seen on it. Amazing!
I love mine. Had stopped wearing my series 3. Love this ultra.
Fantastic review, really grounded and very helpful. Thanks and keep up the great reviews
Since you can use the action button for Shortcuts, it’s more useful than you think. Shortcuts can be tied to the Focus modes, so it can do quite a few things. There are apps that will add maps and a number of other features that the Ultra lacks (for now).
I was made aware by others if this. I need to figure this out more but I guess I wish Apple made it less complicated to assign actions.
I was about to comment the same. Maybe add something in the video description? Otherwise great review, thanks for taking the time to share!
On my Apple Watch Ultra, I assigned the Action button to a Shortcut that does 5 different functions at once. With the ability to run a Shortcut, the Action button is anything but limited and/or gimmicky. Think of the out-of-the-box options as some simple pre-configured Shortcuts to get you started.
@@MichaelSoledad it’s otetty simp,e. You go to the watch app and go to actions, and there’s a list. Tap one and it’s done. If you pick shortcuts, it more complex because you have to pick or make your own shortcut. But that’s expected. There’s no other way to do it.
I upgraded from my apple Watch 4 and love my ultra. I like that I can still use my older bands. I am also not an extreme sports person, but work out and I think the watch is more responsive. Thanks for your review. I look forward to more content. I am a new subscriber.
Thanks Michael, you have convinced me to buy one. Upgrading from Apple Watch 5
I love the fact you can use shortcuts and turn the action button into anything you want it to do.
The Action Button is limited to a shortlist of apps for now, but Apple didn’t generally release the programming APIs for the Ultra prior to the release of the Watch. Application developers will be able to utilize the Action Button, so we should be seeing a lot more uses for that button in the near future.
You can also use the shortcuts app and make your own shortcuts with it. You can even connect the shortcuts app to ifttt, opening up incredible amounts of customization
@@jttnc And you can use if statements to make the action conditional based on location, time of day, etc.
@@peterlucas6732 yeah, that too. It really is very customizable, a lot more than most people realize
I’m considering upgrading from my series 6 to the Ultra. I’m no mountaineer but I could definitely wear it while watching CZcams videos about Mt Everest and K2!
Got my 1st apple watch and really like the activity and workout tracking... got the smallest SE2 version and wear it facing down with a chain bracelet when going out so that it looks like an accessory...still not comfortable wearing my mech watch with an AW
Clear, concise, honest review! Thanks for posting this video. 👍🏻🙏🏻
waiting on mine…. going to try it and make the decision from there. i’m all about the longer battery life.
Got mine yesterday and is surprisingly comfortable with the trail loop band. Much more comfortable than my old apple watch with silicone band. Will take it out for a backpacking trip next week, and looking forward to being able to run the GPS for a full day of hiking!
How exciting! Have fun!
Trail loop was delayed, I got mine two days ago as well. It’s way more comfortable than the alpine loop. Also the material of the trail loop is different from normal nylon sports loop.
I’ve been looking for the trail loop but it says I won’t get it until November
@@libanvalladares8028 Best Buy
@@mavericksyao708 yea I just checked apple now it says till December
As a professional pilot who is constantly on the move, I was pulling my phone out of my pocket probably 100 times a day. I just bought an Apple Watch Ultra a few weeks ago and it has been an incredible time saver!
Apple pay, notifications, email and the customizable watch faces (UTC as well as local time, date, sunset/sunrise allow me access to most of my regular smart phone needs without pulling out and unlocking the phone saving me close to an hour every day. Night mode on the wayfinder face is perfect for limiting distractions.
Battery life and ruggedness were the main reasons I never bought an Apple Watch, and with this model I finally decided to pull the lever and get one. I am so glad I did.
Great review and good thoughts. Looking forward to getting my Ultra at the end of this month.
Great review! You’ve helped me in my decision making process. I’m going to order the Apple Watch Ultra.
Really good video. Nice explained and you seem like a polite and friendly person 😃
Thank you for this video
Bought mine 2 days ago in Phuket Thailand where I retired to a year ago from the US. Absolutely love the Ultra! I have a Series 7 with cellular purchased in the US but unfortunately it’s not compatible with the Thai cellular system, at least with my provider, AIS. I power walk and run almost everyday along the ocean and because of no working cellular on my watch wasn’t able to get calls or listen to tunes, (Not about to lug an iphone Pro Max along.) so obviously happy to have cellular again, but most of all I love the design, size and features of the Ultra! The ruggedness is one of the most important to me as I’m living much more of an outdoor lifestyle now, and my existing Apple watch had scratches on the screen not just from normal use and accidental bumps, but also in a scooter accident earlier this year. I too worried about the size, but forget about it! It’s incredibly light, and the Alpine Loop band it came with is amazingly comfortable, much more so than the silicone sport band on my other Apple watch. I’m a certified diver but haven’t been on a dive in decades and can’t wait to get back into and test this baby out in the extremes of being deep in the ocean.
I wear my Ultra gladly before I wear my Rolex Sea Dweller. Apple nailed this iteration of the watch. Living in the Sierra Nevada where we hike everyday or do something that is only enhanced by a set of bluetooth earbuds connected to the watch. Awesome screen. Awesome cell service. Excellent battery. Absolute love.
Ordered mine with the ocean loop! Great review btw
The reason why I’m interested in it is because of its versatility and how sturdy it is. I mean the original one is pretty water resistant but couldn’t really hurt to have something that can go even deeper in the water?.….Or be resistant to the cold?…… or basically any really harsh environment that my sadly clumsy 60 year old mother can get into. I mean as long as it does the basic things like keep track of her vitals… keep records of how many steps she takes….does it really hurt to pay a little more to have something that’s probably going to outlive her…lol
Excellent content, appreciate your take on this watch.
I always hated the 45mm because it looked like a tv on my wrist. Always always only got 38mm or 41mm….but i tried the ultra on and fell in love. Im a man with smaller wrist but i ended up loving the rugged look and large screen…the crown gaurd makes it look less like a tv. And it dosent look huge to me on my wrist at all. Actually i think it looks better than the small one
Thanks for your excellent review!
I enjoyed your review tremendously. You have a wonderful and natural style, keep up the good work!
The quality of the production, music and explanations in this video are simply outstanding! You got yourself a new subscriber
Thank you very much! :)
Great video my man. Honest and right to the point. Great production. Ordered mine a week ago and should be here the first week of Novembe. Can't wait. Keep up the good work.
I appreciate it! I'm excited for you to get your watch!
Absolutely enjoyed watching this video!👍🏻
As a multiple watch owner I really appreciated your review. 👍🏽
Always vowed I would never buy a cellular watch because I am so rarely away from my phone but there are a number of features, not least the bigger display that I like. So far on its first full charge almost 48 hours in it is still on 26%. It is not significantly bigger than my old Series 7 with a Spigen case and is massively lighter than my old Seiko diving watch. Next experiment will be to see if turning off cellular makes much difference to the battery life.
Great review!!! I really appreciate you discussing the cell service as this is something I am contemplating while I wait for my Ultra to arrive in late October.
You're going to enjoy it! I'm excited for you.
Thanks for the review
Excellent balanced review. Subscribed. Hit the nail on the head with what Jack Forster of Hodinkee once called the cosplay angle in marketing watches: Moonwatch, James Bond, explorer, aviator. The Swiss watchmaking industry has used this strategy for a while.
Nice watch collection 👌🏼. We have similar taste and the reason why I also bought my first Apple Watch since I never liked any of the others
Best review I’ve seen on the ultra so far. Nice work!
Good to know on the sizing. That has been my biggest hold up at 5'6" and 165lbs I've never been a big watch user, but I may just give it a go.
You and I are about the same size 😉
Bought it, don’t do extreme sports, but I love it. I like the built, weight and the size.
Thanks!
This is exactly the info I was looking for and even Apple’s own information is lacking on it.
I want to leave my phone behind for digital detox and this is the number one reason why I’m buying this watch. Things like how to download content to it are key to being able to use it.
You’re welcome and thanks for watching!
I see it as how the watch should have been in the first place. Full of possibilities, but not really used to its full potential. The battery life etc… mine is shipping now. Arrives soon! 🍏
I had to wait almost two weeks for mine to ship. I got it last Friday, and with my previous watch being the Series 7 Apple Watch, I love the Ultra. I went with the white ocean band, because the midnight band wouldn’t ship until the end of October. I’ve been able to stretch the battery out to 48hrs, with regular use before I get down to around 10-15%. You’re going to love it.
@@chrismonterubio9475 I was lucky, I ordered mine on the 21st and it came the day after release. I think there was more of these watches then Apple let on. My local Apple Store had loads in stock.
@@chrismonterubio9475 also with AOD turned off and raise to wake and without cellular mine uses 25% every 24 hours with normal use ie music control, texting but with blood oxygen turned off as I feel that’s pointless unless your mountain climbing 😂
Loved the little encouraging bit at the end about who the watch is for and you can pretty much use it for your own purposes no justifying. Mines coming Monday because UPS said 2-6pm today and came at 11am..... yikes..... Guess it builds the suspense. Keep up the great work !!!
Getting a package early than expected is one of the best feelings ever! Thanks for the kind words. Enjoy your watch!
I skipped Ultra 1 and bought Ultra 2 this year. Glad I waited.
My Applewatch 6 is currently resting at the bottom of the Indian ocean off the shores of Maldives after it came off my arm whilst diving. My Ultra 2 has a great band which won't do that.
I ordered a Black band and Orange band from ebay - and I want a titanium bracelet eventually.
I am a big man with a big hand and I love the big face. It looks like a James Bond device.
Awesome video! I love my ultra. As for the action button, you can create a short cut and assign to the action button and have it do whatever you want. I currently have mine assigned to open the sports scores app and show me the top 25 college football scores…… sweet.
I need to explore this more as I've had trouble mapping mine out. I guess I wanted the process to be a lot simpler and makes me think they intentionally made it more complicated.
@@MichaelSoledad
Yeah they they definitely make you go around Robinson barn to accomplish anything. If your familiar with the shortcuts app on the iPhone, you just create a shortcut on the iPhone, make sure it’s in the Apple watch folder in the shortcuts app. Then pull up the watch app go to action button and select shortcut. The shortcut you created should be there to assign. I just created a shortcut to open app and then chose the sports alerts app.
Michael your video on the Apple Ultra watch is full of excellent information and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of watching! I really wanted to say, "Thank you!" and I will absolutely recommend your CZcams video, describing this watch in fabulous detail, to friends and family interested in this watch but not sure if they want to take the plunge. You look at the ups and the downs with this new watch and I think everything you have pointed out is very helpful! Be well! Cheers! 🙂
You are wonderful and kind. Thank you so much!
@@MichaelSoledad This is so lovely! You are so welcome! I am excited to have just subscribed to your channel!! Cheers Michael!! Have an awesome day!! 🙂
Great review! Very professional
Hi, I decided to buy an Ultra Apple Watch ⌚️ I have a question do we have to add a line or can you skip that and just use it like GPS like the 7, and so forth? Thank you.
i think action button for workout make a lot of sense to be able to activate a specific workout on the go. even if you are wearing gloves or you have wet or sweaty hands.
Situations where you can't use your touchscreen easily.
it's perfect for hiking (or even running or walking) in the winter. Or Skiing in a mountain.
Or open a swim session without having to mess around with a non-responsive touchscreen.
it also activate a siren for distress situations.
i find it super useful and much faster than messing around with a complication in a watch face.
Just got the ultra. Really like it. Wish I had it a few months ago when my iPhone froze and basically I was unreachable for a couple of hours. If I had had the ultra on my wrist it wouldn’t have been a problem. Now, it won’t be!!
Everest when I have the Apple Watch Ultra I didn’t like it. But when I switch to the trail loop it made all the difference in the world. Hardly even knew it was on my wrist. I tell you the lightweight band is great. And a crazy thing about it is. I returned the watch. They gave me a brand new watch with the crack band that I wanted. So it worked out good. Though I had to go with the khaki green because it was all available. So I have the Apple Watch Ultra with a khaki green trail loop. Really like it now.
The action button can be further customized with the shortcuts app. You can even connect the shortcuts app to ifttt, opening up incredible amounts of customization. I have it set up to turn my bedroom lights on and off when I click it.
I would love “instructions” on this. I get shortcuts but sometimes I don’t know how to set different things up. Like what to search for first and then second to get the results I want out of shortcuts
I would love “instructions” on this. I get shortcuts but sometimes I don’t know how to set different things up. Like what to search for first and then second to get the results I want out of shortcuts
I just love the style of it way better than series 8. I would also never use it for it’s full potential but definitely want to get it.
Do you want to get Apple watch bands for free? If you are Canadian or friends the same, just positive feedback as exchange.
I love my Ultra watch , I have no buyer regrets. Great battery life beautiful large screen and very rugged.
So I got mine today as an upgrade to my series 5 & O M G I love it!!!
Absolutely love it. Phenomenal build quality. Feels like a marine grade tool built by a high end watchmaker!
This is the best review of the ultra I’ve seen yet. You’ve earned your a subscriber!
Even though I’m an avid runner and running a couple of marathons a year, I’ve been thinking this would be way overkill for me… And it really is - my titanium series 7 is more than enough still, but it really looks cool - think I’m gonna jump on the version 2
Got mine 3days ago, my 1st ever apple watch, it's just amazing how my iphone usage dropped down since then.
Good choice on the band. I just went with the ocean band in white. The fabric bands end up stinking with workouts. And its difficult to get the smell out.
Just got mine…love the wayfinder face with the active compass…screen is awesome. The ultra is smaller than my panerai and perrelet turbine.
Love Panerais!
Good god the visuals warmth of this video kicked ass. Loved the video. Thanks.
You're too kind! Thank you
Excellent video- thank you very much. Yours has been the best Ultra review that I've seen, and now I think maybe it's the one that I want, even though I'm scared of mountains and of drowning.
Such a kind thing to say. Thank you!
amazing review video of the apple watch. thanks!
The idea of it being something that limits my need to carry my phone is a huge plus. I've been hanging onto my Series 3 since they came out, but frankly haven't seen a reason to upgrade, but I'm starting to get swayed by the things I'm hearing about for the Ultra - especially battery life and just pure ease of use.
How though? You need your phone connected to the watch and in range to make calls, receive texts, or do anything else you need your phone for? Unless you opt for a cellular plan but then what's the point of paying for something extra when you got your phone.
@@adequatequality
It’s only $10 bucks to have cellular turned on, not that bad. I use my Ultra sans phone all the time. I love being able to disconnect from my phone but not be totally unreachable.
I went to Best Buy and tried it on for myself. It’s thicker, but definitely not much bigger than the 45mm.
Absolutely love mine so far! Got the ocean and alpine bands for swimming and working out. I personally do workout to the point of being called an “athlete” but I think anyone can appreciate the design and features of the watch.
My job is very rough on my watch. My series 8 was scratched and damaged on the housing and screen in a couple of weeks. After a few months my Ultra 2 looks like it did when I took it out of the box. 🤷🏻♂️
This is my first smart watch. Haven’t purchased a new watch in 15+ years. I wanted the G shock mudmaster at around 800$. I liked the solar power and atomic time keeping plus I am hard watches. I jumped on this one in anticipation of the advertised ruggedness. We shall see
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I tried it today. I kept hearing and reading : it’s too big , it’s too heavy. This is quality. Real quality. It’s not heavy , and not big. I have fairly small wrists but looked awesome. Don’t listen to the negative hype. It’s really really nice.
Great video I am glad you enjoying it I also have about a 6.5 inch wrist but i wanted the trail loop band do you have any idea on what size band I should get it only comes in SM or ML did not know witch one to get so if you have any suggestions i would really appreciate it. I also like the sports bands better like a all black one the black in the trail loop has that orange spot on the band and I do not like that so I will have to buy another one Thanks again
Thanks! I'm not familiar with the other sizes. Fortunately you can always exchange them if they don't fit.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Loved this. Great Job!!!!
The action button actually is something I missed in the „normal“ Apple Watch for one reason: Starting and stopping a run, especially on a race day. It has been difficult for me to precisely start a race with touch or the timer. Somtimes it kicked in too early, sometimes the touch didn’t work (because you are already running when crossing the starting line), hence you are not getting a precise time measurement. This alone may be a reason for (amateur) athletes to buy this watch. And especially for runners, the better GPS and battery life are a great addition. I believe Apple made a smart move here: making this watch a sports watch.
Pro tip for all with regular Apple Watches: you can skip the 3 second countdown by simply tapping on it.
@@MatejaMaric thanks, or you just deactivate it in the first place. But you have to touch the screen which is unreliable during the start of a race. I am not saying it’s a showstopper, but it’s an use case for the action button :-)
Great review!
Great video! Just found your channel and subscribed.
Hi Michael, how’s that MX Master 3S holding up? Love the look of the white colorway but I’ve heard it’s prone to yellowing. Have you experienced anything like that with yours?
I’ve been using mine daily for a few months now and have not seen any yellowing. It does get dirty though but wiping it down occasionally takes care of it.
Thanks for the video.
I tried the Ultra 2 on at the Apple store before I made the decision to purchase it. Im coming from a series 6 in 40 mm size. I love the size. It does not look nor feel as big as you think. I’ve also had 44,mm watches before. I will never go back to a smaller size Apple Watch again. The longest battery life the Watch has achieved for me is 40 hours I had 18% left before I charged it back up. I may have been able to squeeze another 2-4 hours with it.
What color are you using for the way finder watch face in your thumbnail? It seems two toned and I like it. Thanks
You are very good in presenting this…. Great job! 🎉
Thank you!
fantastic video “social media detox” made my day. I will buy one for sure. Thx a lot. Greetings from Vienna
Thank you for watching!
Have had mine for about a week. I love it. I plan on using it with more of the features it has. I don’t consider it an expensive watch as there are some Garmin watches that eclipse this in price. And I have the same Seiko! 😂
The SKX007 is a requirement for every watch collection ;D
Yeah I love mines too
It’s better than other ones,better battery life.
Good honest review.
Ofc. it´s the only AW worth get atm. just the battery and size/design make it worth it. :)
I have the exact same problem. I love watches in general but my Apple Watch makes it difficult to wear my other ones. Great review and I loved the comparison with the Garmin. Really well done. Cheers.
Same. I have a luxury watch collection and the ultra is taking a lot of wrist time
@@atl3630 One of the reasons I sold my Rolex! 😆
Yep, I gave up on mechanicals and sold them after starting to use the Apple Watch years ago. They are great looking functional jewelry, but there’s no reason to wear them anymore when you have all of the functionality and health benefits of the apple watch.
@@LeaningTowerOfBible yea ion if i wouls have done dat bad choice
Great video Michael, also that thumbnail is STRONG!
Thank you, Chris!
The best Apple Watch Ultra review online man congrats on this perfectly executed video 🎉❤
You are too kind. Thank you!
amazing video man just gained a new subscriber
Great review, subbed 👍
You deserve more subs, really good review.
My question is is it worth upgrading from Series 7 stainless to Series 8 stainless?
Sorry, my last Apple Watch was the series 1 so I’m not in a position to say if the series 8 is a good step from a series 7
@@MichaelSoledad I’ve got the series 7 stainless steel 45MM and it’s big on my wrist, 49MM i think is much more big in my wrist.
You think it’s worth it if i upgrade to Ultra from series 7?
This applewatch is awesome in my opinion. Also i see it to make a lot of things. Keep up the good work!!!!
Thank you!
Great review
Great review! BTW did you listen to any podcasts on your watch?
I have! I download a few episodes before I go on my walks
Really good review and nice presentation style; easy to listen to
I appreciate the kind words!
For those who don’t have anything specific to use your action button for. I use mine as a flashlight. I didn’t know at the time how much I would use it, but its a lot. Love my Ultra!! Definitely worth it and the text keyboard is way better than trying to draw a letter to text.
my friend won this watch and gave it to me , Ive never had an apple watch like it alot, but is there a link that teaches you how to use it and back step is there more info on it . i am an out door person I hike in various weather conditions so this watch is great for me
I’m watching this because mine just shipped today 😅 So excited!!
Im excited for you!